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Kia Rio IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020) 1.6 Gamma (123 Hp) Automatic
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Kia Rio:
The Kia Rio is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.
The Rio replaced the first generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and in 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020) Overview:
Kia Rio (IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020)). With 151 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1198 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.2 s). The top speed reaches 192 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 Gamma (123 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission paired with the 1.6 Gamma engine offers a comfortable and adequately powerful driving experience. Acceleration is smooth and sufficient for most situations, though not sporty.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 6.6 l/100 km combined is reasonable for an automatic with this power output, but it's the least fuel-efficient option in the range.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent value for money and features
- • Spacious trunk for its class (480 l)
- • Proven reliable Kappa and Gamma engines
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Good fuel economy, especially with manual transmissions
Cons:
- • Base engines can feel underpowered on highways
- • Interior materials are functional but lack premium feel
- • Limited advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as standard
- • Not the most engaging car to drive dynamically
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Sedan (YB): 2017 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Rio |
| Generation: | IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 Gamma (123 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 123 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 77.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 151 Nm @ 4850 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1591 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.4 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 102.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1198 |
| Max. weight: | 1610 |
| Max load: | 412 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4420 mm [36mm more] |
| Width: | 1740 mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1470 mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm [19mm more] |
| Front track: | 1516 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 88H; 195/55 R16 87H; 205/45 R17 88V |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15; 6J x 16; 6.5J x 17 |
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